Merton distinguishes three principal components in the progressive formulation of problem in social research. The components are: 1. The Originating Questions 2. The Rationale 3. The Specifying Questions. Component # 1. Originating Questions: The originating questions represent the beginnings of certain difficulties or challenges which, formulated in much specific terms would indicate where exactly the… Continue reading Formulation of Problem in Social Research: 3 Components | Sociology
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Scientific Investigation and Development of Science | Sociology
After reading this article you will learn about the role of concepts in scientific investigation and development of science. The aim of science is comprehension as complete as possible of the connections between sense experiences in their totality and “the accomplishment of this aim by the use of a minimum of concepts….” A concept is… Continue reading Scientific Investigation and Development of Science | Sociology
Observation: A Technique of Conducting Research | Sociology
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Types of Observation 2. Merits and Limitations of Observation 3. Difficulties. Types of Observation: Observation may take place in the natural or real life setting or in a laboratory. Observational procedures tend to vary from complete flexibility to the use of pre-coded detailed formal instrument. The… Continue reading Observation: A Technique of Conducting Research | Sociology